Whitman Expo
In early September, the U.S. Mint began selling bags and rolls of Semiquincentennial one-dollar coins.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
Obverse Description
The head of a Native American princess with a crown of feathers atop her head. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN circle the periphery from 7 o'clock to 5 o'clock.
Reverse Description
"3 DOLLARS" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8635
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
3, DOLLARS, 1862
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
5.015 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1612 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1451 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1862
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,750
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7983
Send Catalog Feedback
Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1862 $3 MS
Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1862-three-dollar-princess-united-states-gold/gsid/8635 GSID: 8635 Title: 1862 $3 MS
Subscribe to View
Log In
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1862 $3 MS
Value By Grade
1862 $3 MS
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $55,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 MS [Type]
![Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/$3-Princess-Gold.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $682 – $125,000
1854 $3 MS
Worth: $867 – $76,000
1854-D $3 MS
Worth: $18,500 – $350,000
1854-O $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $200,000
1855 $3 MS
Worth: $867 – $45,000
1855-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,450 – $276,000
1856 $3 MS
Worth: $867 – $64,000
1856-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $867 – $54,000
1857-S $3 MS
Worth: $782 – $420,000
1858 $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $60,000
1859 $3 MS
Worth: $954 – $39,000
1860 $3 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $90,000
1860-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $400,000
1861 $3 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $67,000
1862 $3 AU58 NGC. ...
$8,845
1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (PCGS).
$17,080
1862 $3 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: 2 in 30, 236 finer (6/26). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 5,750. ...
$2,928
1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (NGC).
$10,200
1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-50 (PCGS).
$5,760
1862 $3 AU55 PCGS....
$5,760
1862 $3 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$33,600
1862 $3 MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$13,800
1862 $3 XF45 PCGS....
$4,800
1862 $3 AU53 PCGS. ...
$5,400
1862 $3 Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/224). PCGS Population: (0/208). Mintage 5,750. ...
$900
$3 1862 PCGS MS65 CAC
$49,938
1862 $3 XF40 PCGS. ...
$2,040
1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$2,585
1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Mint State-66 (PCGS).
$39,950
1862 $3 --Altered Surfaces, Damaged, Mount Removed--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/186). PCGS Population (0/157). Minta...
$299
1862 $3 PCGS F15
$978
1862 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc. Details. A deceptively prooflike representative that displays faint hairlines on the...
$2,530
$1,438
1862 $3 AU58 PCGS. ...
$9,760
Greysheet News
Trump Dollar Offered in Bags, Rolls
10/12/2026
Denver Mint Silver: Rarities of the 20th Century
On nine occasions in the 20th century, the Denver Mint produced fewer than one million coins in a certain year and denomination.
10/9/2026
U.S. Mint Chooses Artist Corps
The United States Mint has selected 37 American artists to participate in its Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) to create and submit new designs for coins and medals.
10/8/2026
Events
Knoxville Coin and Currency Show - TN
Location: Rothchild Catering & Conference Center
Saturday, August 1, 2026
